Commemorations and campaigns — Combatting Islamophobia
The Office of the Special Representative on Combatting Islamophobia shares educational materials supporting national campaigns and commemorative events promoting awareness of Muslim communities in Canada. These materials highlight key initiatives that honour the resilience, contributions, and lived experiences of Canadian Muslims.
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Canadian Islamic History Month
First established in 2007, Canadian Islamic History Month is a time to recognize, celebrate and reflect on the rich history, culture, and contributions of Muslims in Canada. This commemorative month also provides an opportunity for all Canadians to engage in dialogue and advance understanding, while fostering greater inclusion and appreciation of the diversity of Canadian Muslim communities.
To help mark the month wherever you are, please find below material that you can download, print, and share!
- Together for Canada – 2025Together for Canada is a reminder that together, we can advance inclusion for a country where everyone has a place, a voice, and a future. Together for Canada reminds us of our shared responsibility to confront hate in all of its forms, and when united, we stand stronger in protecting Canadian values of diversity and understanding of one another.The Office of the Special Representative on Combatting Islamophobia invites all Canadians to join the Together for Canada campaign. Through powerful stories of resilience, success, and belonging from Canadian Muslims, the campaign also encourages allyship in the face of rising Islamophobia.At the heart of this campaign is the Canadian Guide to Understanding and Combatting Islamophobia: For a more inclusive Canada — a practical, easy-to-use tool that helps all Canadians recognize Islamophobia and take meaningful action toward inclusion.Read the Guide. Share the stories. Stand Together for Canada.Together for Canada – Video Serieshttps://www.youtube.com/embed/gCT0SOHUDWw?autoplay=0&controls=0&hl=en&origin=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.canada.ca&rel=0&cc_load_policy=1&enablejsapi=1&widgetid=1&forigin=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.canada.ca%2Fen%2Fcanadian-heritage%2Fcampaigns%2Fcombatting-islamophobia-canada%2Fcommemorations.html%23celebrating-contributions-2023&aoriginsup=1&gporigin=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2F&vf=1Current position:00:00:00Total time:00:00:36Transcript – Together for Canada – For a Brighter Future for Everyonehttps://www.youtube.com/embed/l1L50TAM_Sk?autoplay=0&controls=0&hl=en&origin=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.canada.ca&rel=0&cc_load_policy=1&enablejsapi=1&widgetid=2&forigin=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.canada.ca%2Fen%2Fcanadian-heritage%2Fcampaigns%2Fcombatting-islamophobia-canada%2Fcommemorations.html%23celebrating-contributions-2023&aoriginsup=1&gporigin=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2F&vf=1Current position:00:00:00Total time:00:01:10Transcript – ImaneGood things happen to those who stay hopeful, work hard and stay true to their dreams.Imanehttps://www.youtube.com/embed/gqEmV0Q7wrg?autoplay=0&controls=0&hl=en&origin=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.canada.ca&rel=0&cc_load_policy=1&enablejsapi=1&widgetid=3&forigin=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.canada.ca%2Fen%2Fcanadian-heritage%2Fcampaigns%2Fcombatting-islamophobia-canada%2Fcommemorations.html%23celebrating-contributions-2023&aoriginsup=1&gporigin=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2F&vf=1Current position:00:00:00Total time:00:01:18Transcript – AmineI try to ensure that every person in the community feels included wherever they are, whether at university or in their workplace.Aminehttps://www.youtube.com/embed/XmAD7rkDIIY?autoplay=0&controls=0&hl=en&origin=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.canada.ca&rel=0&cc_load_policy=1&enablejsapi=1&widgetid=4&forigin=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.canada.ca%2Fen%2Fcanadian-heritage%2Fcampaigns%2Fcombatting-islamophobia-canada%2Fcommemorations.html%23celebrating-contributions-2023&aoriginsup=1&gporigin=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2F&vf=1Current position:00:00:00Total time:00:01:19Transcript – JasmineI believe that women are the backbone of society and when we rise, the whole world rises with us.Jasminehttps://www.youtube.com/embed/SVCEYvJd0ew?autoplay=0&controls=0&hl=en&origin=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.canada.ca&rel=0&cc_load_policy=1&enablejsapi=1&widgetid=5&forigin=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.canada.ca%2Fen%2Fcanadian-heritage%2Fcampaigns%2Fcombatting-islamophobia-canada%2Fcommemorations.html%23celebrating-contributions-2023&aoriginsup=1&gporigin=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2F&vf=1Current position:00:00:00Total time:00:01:38Transcript – SelsabilFor me, what truly motivates me is seeing someone progress after a conversation, an idea, or a project I have been a part of.Selsabilhttps://www.youtube.com/embed/4Ws5EMSUmuE?autoplay=0&controls=0&hl=en&origin=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.canada.ca&rel=0&cc_load_policy=1&enablejsapi=1&widgetid=6&forigin=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.canada.ca%2Fen%2Fcanadian-heritage%2Fcampaigns%2Fcombatting-islamophobia-canada%2Fcommemorations.html%23celebrating-contributions-2023&aoriginsup=1&gporigin=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2F&vf=1Current position:00:00:00Total time:00:01:38Transcript – IbrahimOne of the reasons why I love the work that I do in working with youth is because I get to be the adult and the mentor that I wish I had growing up.IbrahimTogether for Canada – PosterThe primary text version of the Canadian Islamic History Month “Celebrating Generations of Canadian Muslims poster” is presented following the alternate PDF version.
Download the Canadian Islamic History Month “Together for Canada poster”[PDF – 5 MB]Canadian Islamic History Month poster “Together for Canada poster” – text version - Celebrating Generations of Canadian Muslims — 2024
- Celebrating the Contributions of Muslim Women and Girls – 2023
Green Square campaign — Videos
Every year in the week leading up to the January 29th National Day of Remembrance of the Quebec City Mosque Attack and Action Against Islamophobia, we honour the victims and survivors in many ways, one of which is by wearing a symbolic green square.
Watch these videos to learn more about the Green Square campaign, reasons behind wearing it, and how to participate. The campaign launched in January 2020 by the National Council of Canadian Muslims.
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Transcript— Why I Wear the Green Square
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2026-01-30
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